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Downtown Tucson: Revelling in the Mix of Mexican, Indigenous & Western Cultures
Highlights
- Take this in-app audio tour to get to know the area that was first inhabited thousands of years ago
- Admire a mind-blowing mix of the architecture preserved from colonial days to the present
- See the Tucson's legacy formed by festive Spanish traditions and proud Tohono O'odham peoples
- Make a sacred wish at the shrine dedicated to the soul of a sinner, and hear a legend behind it
- Stroll around a lovely green park that witnessed the battle during the Mexican-American War
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed navigation for each stop with live GPS maps, right on your smartphone
- Recommendations of unusual cafes to enjoy your meal
- Advice on where to buy high-quality souvenirs
What's not included
- Street car ride (one-way fare — $1.50)
- Entrance tickets to museums — you can visit them on your own
- Earphones — you should use your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
Description
Explore the "Old Pueblo" at your own pace with this in-app audio tour that will guide you through a wide range of historical sites, cultural landmarks, and museums.
First, you will see the Southside Presbyterian Church with its magnificent architecture and a dark story for you to uncover. After that, admire the bright colors of the scenic Barrio Historico, a historic neighborhood, and get to know about the Native American people in Pima County, one of the four original counties in Arizona.
Continue with the beautiful Cathedral of St. Augustine, an important example of the architectural and spiritual traditions that shaped this region. Then the tour will lead you through El Presidio Park, which has its own long and storied history.
On your way further, pass by the Tucson Museum of Art and consider getting inside to see fascinating Pre-Columbian and Latin American artworks. Once you reach El Presidio de San Augustin, a re-creation of the colonial Spanish fort, you will travel back in time to learn about the lives of Tucsonans in the past.
Afterward, you will pass by the Hotel Congress, the grand old building and a prominent cultural landmark built as a part of the modernization of Tuscon. From there, you will get to the most beautiful college in the state, the University of Arizona, and end the tour while wandering around the campus.
Get ready to come and explore the unique, charming, and colorful city of Tucson!
First, you will see the Southside Presbyterian Church with its magnificent architecture and a dark story for you to uncover. After that, admire the bright colors of the scenic Barrio Historico, a historic neighborhood, and get to know about the Native American people in Pima County, one of the four original counties in Arizona.
Continue with the beautiful Cathedral of St. Augustine, an important example of the architectural and spiritual traditions that shaped this region. Then the tour will lead you through El Presidio Park, which has its own long and storied history.
On your way further, pass by the Tucson Museum of Art and consider getting inside to see fascinating Pre-Columbian and Latin American artworks. Once you reach El Presidio de San Augustin, a re-creation of the colonial Spanish fort, you will travel back in time to learn about the lives of Tucsonans in the past.
Afterward, you will pass by the Hotel Congress, the grand old building and a prominent cultural landmark built as a part of the modernization of Tuscon. From there, you will get to the most beautiful college in the state, the University of Arizona, and end the tour while wandering around the campus.
Get ready to come and explore the unique, charming, and colorful city of Tucson!
Start point
Southside Presbyterian Church - West 23rd Street, 317
Important information
- The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Price from
$9.00
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